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K17 GGX

2002 Lexus GS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

157,823 mi
Last recorded157,823 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS43085,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 GGX
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 157,823 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 150,542 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 145,728 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edges - both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 144,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 137,535 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 130,936 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 123,645 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in o/s and n/s rear susp arms / outer bushes

Pass 15 May 2017 116,527 miles

both front head lights / lens slightly dull

slight play in o/s and n/s rear lower stub axle bushes

Pass 18 May 2016 109,602 miles

slight play in o/s and n/s rear lower suspension arms outer bushes

Fail 18 May 2016 109,602 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread badly damaged (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

slight play in o/s and n/s rear lower suspension arms outer bushes

Pass 19 May 2015 102,071 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2015 102,071 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2014 96,993 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2013 91,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 May 2013 91,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 16 May 2012 86,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2012 86,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 May 2011 81,448 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 81,448 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2010 76,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 71,328 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn badly on edges advise replace

Pass 17 Apr 2008 65,112 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both number plates seperating

Pass 16 Apr 2007 56,046 miles

front tyres worn on edges + serface cracking in tread

Pass 21 Apr 2006 47,477 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 47,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Lexus GS430?

Based on 15,178 MOT tests across 914 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
5,150
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
914
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 473
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 179
position lamp(s) not working 155
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 142
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K17 GGX is a 2002 Lexus GS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2002 Lexus GS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 85,835 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus GS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K17 GGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Lexus GS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K17 GGX is a 2002 Lexus GS430, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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